Taking Stock

? Construction companies that received awards at ABC of Wisconsin's 21st Annual Projects of Distinction banquet Feb. 6 in Wisconsin Dells include Altmann Construction of Wisconsin Rapids for work on the Rennes Health and Rehab Center in Rhinelander, honorable mention; and Blenker Co., Amherst, for their work on multi-unit Westlawn Gardens in Milwaukee, silver award.

Associated Builders & Contractors of Wisconsin is a construction trade association representing general contractors, subcontractors, manufacturers, material suppliers and other professional construction-related firms.

Consulting

? REI Engineering Inc. recently announced the promotion of Tom Radenz to vice president. Radenz joined the REI team in 1992 to develop the Land Surveying Department.

Patrick Bailey and Michelle Guoin, project managers and team members of the REI Civil Engineering team, Wausau, attended the WisDOT North Central Region Annual Utility Conference in Rothschild. The workshop was presented by the American Transmission Company.

The conference provided an opportunity for roadway and utility designers, builders and maintainers to get together, share ideas and learn the most current roadway transportation industry information relative to utility utilization of highway right of way.

Finance

? William Weiland has joined Time Federal Savings Bank as executive vice president, bringing more than 27 years of community banking experience in the areas of lending, operations and technology. Weiland will assist in managing the loan and investment portfolio as well as new loan and deposit product development.

? Stephen Mathie received the President's Club Award Feb. 8 at Catholic Financial Life's annual Sales Award ceremony. Randy Quiring received the 2013 John Schneiger Rookie of the Year Award in the ceremony. The award is presented to life sales leaders among advisers who have been with the society for two years or less. Quiring also received Vice President's Club honors for his outstanding sales and service throughout the year.

Mathie and Quiring are advisers with Catholic Financial Life's North Western Wisconsin Agency in Wausau.

Sales

? April Krueger, a 20-year employee at Krause Publications, has joined its advertising sales team. Krueger will work with numismatic customers on their marketing efforts through magazines like "Numismatic News," "World Coin News" and "Bank Note Reporter," email newsletters and the NumisMaster.com website, as well as other marketing vehicles.

? The Midwest Renewable Energy Association has earned the designation of "Green Professional," in the Green Masters Program established by the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council.

As a Green Professional, MREA has demonstrated continued commitment to sustainability. Their wind turbines, solar hot water and hot air systems, masonry heater, PV systems and the use of passive solar energy are among the initiatives designed to reduce the organization's carbon emissions. MREA also has taken steps to reduce individual employees' impact on the surrounding environment by limiting the amount of electronics used in the office space, reducing phantom loads by utilizing power strips and powering off workstations/electronics when not in use. Employees also compost and often travel with the organization's hybrid plug-in electric vehicle powered by a solar car charging station.

The Green Masters Program is Wisconsin's largest and most recognized sustainability program. Applicants to the Green Masters Program are judged on a range of sustainability issues, from energy to water use to educational outreach and governance. More than 125 Wisconsin businesses are participating in the program, and the top 20 percent achieve the highest "Green Master" designation. For more information or a complete list of Green Masters Program participants, visit www.greenmastersprogram.com.